What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist - CMC position at Lexington Medical Center?

LMC Lexington - Radiology

Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center anchors an expansive health care network that includes nearly 600 physicians and advanced practice providers at nearly 80 locations across the Midlands of South Carolina, making it the region's third largest employer. From general medicine and orthopaedics to oncology, cardiology and neurosurgery, these dedicated professionals combine the highest quality care with advanced medicine and state-of-the-art technology to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.

Job Summary

A radiologic technologist, works directly under their Radiology Supervisor and indirectly under the supervision of a radiologist. The radiology technician is responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopy equipment in obtaining radiologic images, which are used by the physician to determine diagnosis for their patient. The information gained from these images will also be used to help with developing a treatment plan.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education : Satisfactory completion of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology

Minimum Years of Experience : None.

Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional) : None.

Required Certifications / Licensure : Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists;

Current South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association license;
Current CPR certification.

Required Training : None.

Essential Functions

Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care / treatment for the following patient population :

Infant (Birth to 1 year)

Child (1 year through 12 years)

Adolescent (13 years through 17 years)

Adult (18 years to 65 years)

Geriatric (over 65 years)

Apply knowledge of the principles of radiation protection for the patient , self, and others.

Apply knowledge of anatomy, positioning and radiographic techniques to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on a radiograph.

Determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic technique with a minimum of radiation exposure to the patient.

Examine CR or DR images for the purpose of evaluating techniques, positioning and other pertinent technical qualities.

Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of medical imaging procedures

Provide patient care essential to radiologic procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid.

Apply knowledge of PACS to provide quality images for interpretation

Maintains cleanliness of radiographic room to which assigned, ensure that equipment, lead aprons, gloves, etc. are in usable condition and that work area is properly stocked with linens, emergency and other supplies.

Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.i., fire or disaster.

Demonstrate good public relations and service excellence at all times.

Follows HIPAA Guidelines

Serves and protects the hospital community by ensuring adherence to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and DNV on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (DNV) standards.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families :

Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits

Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.

Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary

Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary

Adoption assistance

LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.

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